# Jen's Xplorers

Jen's Xplorers is a full-day nursery at First Floor, Victoria Place, Victoria Road, Ripley, DE5 3FW, in Ripley, Derbyshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jens-xplorers-2630962  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: First Floor, Victoria Place, Victoria Road, Ripley, DE5 3FW
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07731 891247
- Ofsted URN: 2630962

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630962

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference 2630962). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630962)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630962)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630962)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: First Floor, Victoria Place, Victoria Road, Ripley, DE5 3FW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.050685,-1.411183

- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crossley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Charnwood Drive Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Pit Top, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derbyshire there are about 3.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lons Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ripley Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ripley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ripley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Waingroves Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Swanwick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clowns Nursery (Cromford Road)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clowns-nursery-cromford-road-2806129) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Ripley Nursery School Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ripley-nursery-school-childcare-ey286379) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunny Days Preschool Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-days-preschool-nursery-ltd-ey478092) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Clowns Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clowns-day-nursery-ltd-206305) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Swanwick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swanwick-pre-school-206885) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunshines-pre-school-somercotes-ey482707) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jen's Xplorers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Jen's Xplorers Good at its inspection on 22 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Jen's Xplorers take?

Jen's Xplorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Jen's Xplorers?

You can call 07731 891247.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630962)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jen%27s+Xplorers+Limited&query_place_id=ChIJ-b1x58-NeUgRUUsghcOY1gM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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